Plaza de España – Quijote Monument

 The monument to Cervantes was created to commemorate the 300 anniversary of the publication of the second part of “El Quijote” (1615-1915).

 In the image above we can see the representation of Spanish Literature in the form of a woman dressed in the style of the Golden Age.

Cervantes is represented behind Quijote and Sancho, sitting and holding a book.

Quixote and Sancho represent the antithesis of the characters, idealism versus realism.

On both sides of the monument there are representations of two other important works of Cervantes: “Rinconete y Cortadillo” and “La Gitanilla”.

On top of the monument there is another sculpture, depicting fame. The five continents are represented by five women. On the front side there is Europe, with a helmet, teaching the book of Don Quixote to America.

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